Obituary of Mary E. Edwards

Mary E. Edwards 76, of Cortland passed away May 10, 2012 in Syracuse, N.Y. Mary was born October 12, 1935, in Cortland, the daughter of the late Charles and Cora Townsend Scutt. Mary had been employed at Smith Corona for several years, was an avid bingo player, enjoyed crafting, and spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her children: Jimmie (Kathy) Edwards TN. Alan (Rondi) Edwards of Summer Hill, Thomas (Carman) Edwards of Summer Hill, Vickie (Marty) Black of Summer Hill, Heidi ( Jeremy) Albro of Cortland, brother John (Sheila) Scutt of Wyoming, , sisters Alice Phillips of Freeville, Joyce (Donald) Evans of Cortland ,several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Mary was predeceased by her husband James in 2007 , her son Daniel Edwards, daughter Diane Stauber, grandchildren Alexander Black, Christopher Edwards, Dallas Black, great grandchildren Gary Joe Rowley Jr, Jacob Edwards, sisters, Lillian Bower, Edna Scholes , Brothers George, Raymond, and Gordon Scutt. Funeral Services will be held 1:00pm Monday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. Friends are invited to call from 11:00 am- 12:45 am prior to the service. Interment will follow in St. Anthonys Cemetery Groton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Marys name may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 100 Metropolitan Park Suite 400 Liverpool, NY 13088 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com We are very sorry to hear about Mary. Let us know if you need anything, Steve and Jamie I'm so sorry,just doesn't seem like enough!!!Your mom and dad were like our 2nd set of parents.Growing up in Summerhill ,we all looked out for each other.Your dad used to be the only one I WOULD LET COMB( out my curles).I'm thinking of all your family,please know if I could be there I would. Sincerly Cindy Breeds Compton